Approx 5 min reads
Intro
Greg Callaghan interviews "Counter-terrorism expert Anne Aly: 'I dream of a future in which I'm no longer needed'" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/good-weekend/counterterrorism-expert-anne-aly-is-australias-first-federal-female-muslim-mp-20161117-gsreyp.html
David Legge salutes the life, loves and living of John Legge, a "Fierce critic of mainstream economics spoke out against neoliberalism" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/obituaries/fierce-critic-of-mainstream-economics-spoke-out-against-neoliberalism-20161128-gszdeg.html
Jane Howard shines a spotlight on a collaborative approach to tackling ignorance and diversity, race and inclusivity, gender and equity, sexuality and acceptance, while valuing playing for laughs as "Blaque Showgirls review – Indigenous take on cult film is loud, proud and camp" as via UK's The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/nov/18/blaque-showgirls-review-indigenous-take-on-cult-film-is-loud-proud-and-camp
Intra
Henrietta Cook and Timna Jacks explores some links between cultural influences on educational focus, maths and science when counting "Primary school maths: 'Eight students in every class have no idea what is going on'" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/national/eight-students-in-every-class-have-no-idea-what-is-going-on-why-we-cant-solve-our-maths-problem-20161129-gt04fv.html
John Silvester explores a country's transformative approach to tackling youth gangs, crime and violence, reporting "Cut to the chase: How to deal with youth violence" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/cut-to-the-chase-how-to-deal-with-youth-violence-20161116-gsr8n1.html
Caitlin Fitzsimmons explores time-tested tips from the kitchen table, recounting "Love your leftovers: saving money and the planet by reducing food waste" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/money/saving/love-your-leftovers-saving-money-and-the-planet-by-reducing-food-waste-20161125-gsy1l6.html
Inter
Annabel Crabbe marks a 50 year milestone for equality in marriage, reminding us "The forgotten milestone that shows how far Australian women have come" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/the-forgotten-milestone-that-shows-how-far-australian-women-have-come-20161125-gsxhhn.html
Julie Edwards shares the Jesuit experience of dealing with a youth train running off track, offering "Dealing with young offenders is difficult, but not impossible" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/dealing-with-young-offenders-is-difficult-but-not-impossible-20161128-gszb9r.html
Royce Millar and Clay Lucas explores lateral approach to improve Australia's future educational outcomes as "Public land spruiked in Singapore" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/public-land-spruiked-in-singapore-20161124-gsx10f.html
Multi
Louise Adler explores stereotyping, provocative humour and relevance of timing in valuing free speech when "A Muslim, a Jew and a feminist walk into a bar" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/comment/a-muslim-a-jew-and-a-feminist-walk-into-a-bar-20161120-gstqsp.html
Timothy Boyle explores divisive attitudes and efforts to improve equality on a competitive playing field, asking "After Goodes, is it all the bad and the ugly?" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/after-goodes-is-it-all-the-bad-and-the-ugly-20161126-gsy6r4.html
London's Telegraph salutes the life, living and leadership of Irina Rakobolskaya, and how this "Navigator for Night Witches answered Stalin’s call" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/obituaries/navigator-for-night-witches-answered-stalins-call-20161128-gszdp9.html
All
Bryony Gordon explores an example of a picture worth a 1,000 words, revealing "Instagram's Kevin Systrom, the man who became a billionaire – from selfies" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/business/world-business/instagrams-kevin-systrom-the-man-who-became-a-billionaire--from-selfies-20161127-gsyqok.html
Ross Gittins explores key predictors for job selection and working with happiness, reporting "Why some jobs are more satisfying than others" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/why-some-jobs-are-more-satisfying-than-others-20161114-gspe0j.html
Yaffa Eliach salutes the life, living and loss of "Yaffa Eliach: Holocaust survivor revived lost town in photographs" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/comment/obituaries/yaffa-eliach-obituary-holocaust-survivor-revived-lost-town-in-photographs-20161129-gt0clk.html
Togather
Marcus Strom shines a light on a collaborative and focused approach as news released that "CSIRO sells concentrated solar power technology to China" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/technology/sci-tech/csiro-sells-concentrated-solar-power-technology-to-china-20161128-gsz8gh.html
Bridie Smith explains an example where scientific process is going back to the future, clinically finding that field tested "WWI antiseptic could fight common cold - and tackle superbugs" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/wwi-antiseptic-could-fight-common-cold--and-tackle-superbugs-20161124-gswmn7.html
Hannah Francis explores an art installation designed to unite form, function, flora, fauna and future when "Habitat-Filter emerges in Melbourne arts precinct" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/melbourne-arts/habitatfilter-emerges-in-melbourne-arts-precinct-20161129-gszp39.html
Nobly
Fergus Hunter reveals aspirations, efforts and inroads into reducing family violence when "Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten link arms to stand up to family violence in Indigenous communities" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/malcolm-turnbull-and-bill-shorten-link-arms-to-stand-up-to-family-violence-in-indigenous-communities-20161128-gsyvw1.html
Adam Morton explores an example of old-school farming techniques, increasing yields, sung praises and addressing "Water damage and the Great Barrier Reef" via The Narracoorte Herald
http://www.naracoorteherald.com.au/story/4318584/water-damage-and-the-great-barrier-reef
Olav Muurlink explores an example of different aspects to globalization, saluting the origin, living exemplar, life and how "Fred Hyde: Bangladesh charity founder worked until he was 95" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/obituaries/fred-hyde-obituary-bangladesh-charity-founder-worked-until-he-was-95-20161124-gsx3gz.html
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TED TALKS
Approx 20min presentations
Morgana Bailey: The danger of hiding who you are
Bassam Tariq: The beauty and diversity of Muslim life
Ricardo Semler: How to run a company with (almost) no rules
Guy Winch: Why we all need to practice emotional first aid
Jon Gosier: The problem with "trickle-down techonomics"
Keith Chen: Could your language affect your ability to save money?
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GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation
Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes - I'll Be Fine
https://youtu.be/B-IJyNxGLYM
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STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation
Sesame Street and Elmo with Romeo Santos - Quiero Ser Tu Amigo
http://youtu.be/KM1jK8viuOI
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SCIENCE SHOWS
Approx 3 min presentation
Dr. David Neiman - Cradles of Civilization - Lessons in The Lunar/Solar Calendar.
The Babylonians (1830-1531 BCE) developed a calendar based on the moon and the sun cycles. The Lunar calendar was designed to work in conjunction with the solar cycle by adding leap months known an "intercalary" months.
https://youtu.be/-SuUE7epAXg